Sakhi Niwas hostels provide rooms, meals, and security for working women and trainees, with day-care where approved.
In Paschim Medinipur, 44.7% of working-age women are in the labour force, close to the typical district. A Working Women's Hostel helps women take up jobs away from home by giving them safe, affordable housing so distance is not a barrier.
78% of registered enterprises are in services while 22% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 77% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Paschim Medinipur, which ranks 17 of 23 in West Bengal for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43.4 out of 100. On women with a bank account at 74.2% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 76.2%, it sits close to the national mark.